Breaking news: Roads around Leighton Buzzard have now reopened

A road in Leighton Buzzard town centre has been closed as police investigate reports of a suspicious package.

Bedfordshire Police was alerted at approximately 8.10am today (Friday) to the incident in Hockliffe Street.

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The road has been closed and some properties in both Hockliffe Street and North Street are currently being evacuated as a precaution while investigations take place.

The explosive ordnance disposal team have been informed.

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